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Welcome
to
most
amazing
kenya's
garden
commemorating
Kenyans
independence.
The
word
Uhuru
is
of
Swahili
origin
and
it
means
freedom.
This
is
one
of
the
Kenyan
destination
that
holds
a
great
significance
to
the
Kenyan
people
because
of
the
history
it
holds.
When
Kenya
finally
achieved
its
independence,
a
great
celebration
was
hosted
at
this
garden
and
at
mid
night
the
black
Jack
-
British
Flag
was
lowered
and
the
Kenyan
Flag
was
raised
at
mid
night
of
12-12-1963.
The
garden
has
two
monuments
and
a
mugumo
tree
to
commemorate
the
independence
day
and
it
stands
to
continue
telling
and
reminding
us
of
our
history.
In
1966
Uhuru
gardens
were
officially
declared
a
National
Monument.
On
10th
December
1983
H.
E.
Daniel
Toroitich
Arap
Moi,
the
second
president
of
Kenya,
laid
the
foundation
of
the
stone
for
the
first
monument
to
mark
the
20th
Anniversary
of
Kenyas
Independence.
He
commissioned
it
on
12th
December,
1986.
The
main
features
on
this
monument
are
people
raising
the
flag
of
Kenya.
The
middle
sculpture
has
a
dove
signifying
peace,
a
heart
signing
love
and
clasped
hands
signifying
unity.
The
human
sculptures
standing
at
alert
signifies
readiness
to
defend
the
nation.
On
6th
December,
1988
H.
E.
Daniel
Toroitich
Arap
Moi
commissioned
the
second
monument
to
commemorate
25th
Anniversary
of
Kenya's
Independence.
The
theme
of
the
monument
is
based
on
Nyayo
philosophy
of
peace,
love
and
Unity.
The
three
human
sculptures,
demonstrate
the
unity
of
Kenyan
people
to
work
towards
achieving
the
same
goals.
The
Mugumo
tree
is
symbolic
as
it
was
planted
by
Kenyan
first
president
H.
E.
Mzee
Jomo
Kenyatta
in
1964
on
the
spot
where
the
Union
Jack
(British
flag)
was
brought
down
and
Kenya’s
national
flag
hoisted.
The
tree
is
culturally
important
to
many
African
communities
and
is
known
to
live
for
many
years
making
it
a
good
symbol
to
commemorate
such
an
event.
Uhuru
Gardens
has
varieties
of
flora
and
fauna,
the
savannah
woodland
extending
from
the
Nairobi
national
park
making
it
an
ideal
place
for birding,the
Red
collared
Widowbird
and
the
rare
Jackson's
Widowbird
breeds
on
the
grasslands
In
a
small
forest
of
yellow
backed
acacia
at
the
edge
of
the
gardens,Brown
Parisoma,
Buff-bellied
Warblers,
Spotted
morning
Thrush,Cuckoos
and
both
Cinnamon
and
Little
Bee-eaters
are
commonly
seen
A
small
pond
is
also
active
with
Holub's
and
Grosbeak
Weavers,Black
Crake,
Common
Moorhen,Hadada
Ibis
A
family
of
about
six
Warthogs
have
found
home
in
Uhuru
Gardens
In
addition
to
the
historical
significance,
Uhuru
Gardens
continues
to
attract
various
events
as
a
recreational
park.
Uhuru
Gardens
is
popular
as
a
rest
area
for
families
and
friends,
a
must
visit
for
schools
and
in
recent
times
has
gained
popularity
as
an
events
venue
for
corporate
launches,
concerts
and
weddings
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